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Recent articles about Lerentee McCrayen-usPackers connections in the NFC & AFC Championship GamesThere aren’t any big-name former Packers still playing, but there is one head coach and a few role players who have connections to Green Bay. The Green Bay Packers were eliminated from the playoffs in week 15, and so they remain idle during the penultimate round of the NFL’s postseason this Sunday.
Well, they’re not exactly idle, as the defensive coaching staff is still unsettled, but they’re at least not playing football any more.
Still, there are tangible Packers connections to three of the four teams still alive in the postseason. Neither NFC representative has any players who spent time on the Packers’ roster, but the head coach of the conference’s top seed does indeed have a history in Green Bay. Meanwhile, in the AFC, each team has two players on the roster who have spent time with the Packers in recent years, though one of them was part of a situation most fans would like to forget.
Here’s a look at former Packers or individuals with Packers connections who will be participating in this weekend’s ga16 Jan 2018 12:00:07 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/packers_connections_in_the_nfc_afc_championship_games/s1_14047_25464365
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/packers_connections_in_the_nfc_afc_championship_games/s1_14047_25464365Packers connections in the NFC & AFC Championship Gameshttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/packers_connections_in_the_nfc_afc_championship_games/s1_14047_25464365http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngOFFICIAL: Lerentee McCray signs with JaguarsFormer Buffalo Bills defensive end Lerentee McCray signs with Jaguars, marking the official beginning of the Jaguars’ 2017 unrestricted free-agency moves10 Mar 2017 09:50:00 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/official_lerentee_mccray_signs_with_jaguars/s1_13330_23432359
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/official_lerentee_mccray_signs_with_jaguars/s1_13330_23432359OFFICIAL: Lerentee McCray signs with Jaguarshttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/official_lerentee_mccray_signs_with_jaguars/s1_13330_23432359http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngJacksonville Jaguars free agency 2017: Lerentee McCray signed for special teamsThe Jacksonville Jaguars free agency spending spree continues with the addition of Lerentee McCray, primarily for special teams. 2017 free agency has been kind to the Jacksonville Jaguars and it only continues. Bringing in Lerentee McCray, the special teams ace from the Buffalo Bills is a perfect value addition for the Jaguars. It’s a simple […]
Jacksonville Jaguars free agency 2017: Lerentee McCray signed for special teams - Black and Teal - Black and Teal - A Jacksonville Jaguars Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.09 Mar 2017 17:38:21 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/jacksonville_jaguars_free_agency_2017_lerentee_mccray_signed_for_special_teams/s1_7683_23426476
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/jacksonville_jaguars_free_agency_2017_lerentee_mccray_signed_for_special_teams/s1_7683_23426476Jacksonville Jaguars free agency 2017: Lerentee McCray signed for special teamshttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/jacksonville_jaguars_free_agency_2017_lerentee_mccray_signed_for_special_teams/s1_7683_23426476http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngMcCray absence could prompt Albright call upBills LB Lerentee McCray was the only non-participant at practice Thursday. He remains in the concussion protocol and if he’s unable to go this week there’s a practice squad linebacker who looks like a probable call up.
Rookie LB Bryson Albright appears to be the prime candidate to be called up from the practice squad at the end of the week if McCray won’t be available Sunday. Buffalo currently has an open roster spot on the 53-man roster.
“Nothing set in stone yet. But (Albright) is definitely a possibility. Probably a real good possibility that he’ll be out there and especially with Lerentee, you know his thing, we need that big body on special teams. Pittsburgh has a big core group.”
DID NOT PRACTICELB Lerentee McCray
LIMITED PARTICIPATIONWR Robert Woods – knee
WR Sammy Watkins – foot
TE Charles Clay – knee
OT Cordy Glenn – back
FULL PRACTICECB (Ronald) Darby – concussion
QB Tyrod Taylor – groin08 Dec 2016 16:37:47 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/mccray_absence_could_prompt_albright_call_up/s1_14014_22650550
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/mccray_absence_could_prompt_albright_call_up/s1_14014_22650550McCray absence could prompt Albright call uphttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/mccray_absence_could_prompt_albright_call_up/s1_14014_22650550http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngLB McCray expected to be up on SundayBills LB Lerentee McCray has only been with the club for a little over a week, but Rex Ryan fully intends to have the player acquired via trade with Green Bay in uniform Week 1.
When asked if McCray being up or down on Sunday in Baltimore would be a wait and see, Ryan confirmed that he intends for the linebacker to be active on game day.
“I’m looking that we’re going to activate him,” said Ryan. “I think he can help on kickoff team and he can help on defense. How much he grasps of the system I don’t know, but we’re certainly working with him.”
McCray has familiarity with 3-4 schemes having played under Wade Phillips in Denver and spending this past offseason in Dom Capers 3-4 scheme in Green Bay.06 Sep 2016 16:22:09 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/lb_mccray_expected_to_be_up_on_sunday/s1_14014_21747718
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/lb_mccray_expected_to_be_up_on_sunday/s1_14014_21747718LB McCray expected to be up on Sundayhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/lb_mccray_expected_to_be_up_on_sunday/s1_14014_21747718http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngScouting Report: Lerentee McCrayThe Packers added free agent outside linebacker Lerentee McCray to the 90-man roster on Monday. The former Florida star spent the past three seasons with Denver, but wasn’t tendered last month. So as was the case with ex-Rams tight end Jared Cook, this signing also won’t affect next year’s compensatory picks.
The 25-year-old McCray played mostly on special teams with the Broncos. Afforded very limited snaps on defense behind perennial Pro Bowlers Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware, he managed 21 total tackles and 1.5 sacks in 24 games.
To get a feel for McCray as a defensive player, I watched two exhibition games from 2014 as well as the fourth quarter of a blowout win against Oakland last December. Not ideal, but it’s better than nothing. What I saw was a try-hard guy who loves to hit, but who probably lacks the skill set needed to be more than a backup.
Think of McCray as a poor man’s Nick Perry. Against the run, he’ll battle like heck at the point of attack, but lacks the bulk to stack the 19 Apr 2016 11:37:30 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/scouting_report_lerentee_mccray/s1_9286_20729944
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Tomorrow’s game day. Finally, after all the waiting, the Denver Broncos will kickoff their 2015 season versus the Baltimore Ravens at 2:25 p.m. MDT tomorrow.
Get ready for the game with all the news and opinion from this week!
–Denver Broncos success isn’t necessarily all on Peyton Manning
–Broncos announced their team captains this week in a lead up to the game
–David Bruton Jr. has a big chance as he starts at strong safety this week
–Wade Phillips a great defensive coordinator for Denver
–Five season-opening facts to know pre-game
–Broncos injury report lists Kenny Anunike out, Lerentee McCray questionable
–Broncos Week 1 keys to victory12 Sep 2015 15:42:18 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/denver_broncos_weekly_wrap_up_news_opinion_and_more/s1_13073_19522366
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/denver_broncos_weekly_wrap_up_news_opinion_and_more/s1_13073_19522366Denver Broncos weekly wrap-up: News, opinion and more!http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/denver_broncos_weekly_wrap_up_news_opinion_and_more/s1_13073_19522366http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/2/e23739252e2bda48dbfd02e153d8038c37e3c8ac/top_story/8159091.jpgDenver Broncos Injury Report: Anunike out, McCray questionable for Week 1
Finally, after 243 days of waiting, the Denver Broncos will play meaningful football once again.
While the orange and blue made it to the playoffs last season, a fourth straight year of winning the AFC West, they were booted by the Indianapolis Colts in the Divisional Round last Jan. 11.
Interestingly, in early 2013 the Broncos lost in the Divisional Round, too, and it was at home. The opponent that year? The Baltimore Ravens.
This week, Baltimore — with quarterback Joe Flacco — comes to the Mile High City to face Denver and the Broncos are almost completely healthy.
Kenny Anunike, a blossoming fan-favorite defensive end, is still recovering from his knee scope which was performed on Aug. 20. He’s been ruled out and is the only Broncos player designated as such.
Lerentee McCray, who plays strong side linebacker, is questionable to play this Sunday due to a groin sprain. McCray’s absence for some of preseason opened the door for Shaquil Barrett, who moved ahead of McCray and into the No.11 Sep 2015 20:14:17 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/denver_broncos_injury_report_anunike_out_mccray_questionable_for_week_1/s1_13073_19518772
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/denver_broncos_injury_report_anunike_out_mccray_questionable_for_week_1/s1_13073_19518772Denver Broncos Injury Report: Anunike out, McCray questionable for Week 1http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/denver_broncos_injury_report_anunike_out_mccray_questionable_for_week_1/s1_13073_19518772http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngBroncos nearly fully healthy as prep for Ravens begins
With only six days until the 2015 regular season kicks off for the Denver Broncos, the good news is nearly the entire team is healthy and ready to go.
The one exception was Kenny Anunike, who sat out of practice Monday. The defensive end went through a knee scope on Aug. 20 and is working his way back to playing shape. With the depth man Anunike out healing and starter Derek Wolfe suspended the first four games of the season, the Broncos are prepared to start the season with Antonio Smith at defensive end.
Back to practice Monday was Lerentee McCray, the strong side linebacker who usually backs up Von Miller. On the Broncos official depth chart, Shaquil Barrett has moved up into the No. 2 SLB position, behind Miller and ahead of McCray thanks to his phenomenal preseason. Barrett led NFL OLBs with nine quarterback hits while he racked up four sacks, which tied for the NFL lead through the preseason.
Also back on the field Monday were Pro Bowlers wideout Emmanuel Sanders and Chris Harris 07 Sep 2015 13:29:10 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/broncos_nearly_fully_healthy_as_prep_for_ravens_begins/s1_13073_19488811
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/broncos_nearly_fully_healthy_as_prep_for_ravens_begins/s1_13073_19488811Broncos nearly fully healthy as prep for Ravens beginshttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/broncos_nearly_fully_healthy_as_prep_for_ravens_begins/s1_13073_19488811http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngBroncos help Make-A-Wish kid's dream come true in DenverOne little fan with a genetic disorder lived out his biggest dream over the weekend -- and saved a few Broncos players while he was at it.Jack, a seven year old battling Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type Two, became a superhero named "The Green Blaze" in an event hosted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. On Saturday, he battled crime to help save Broncos linebackers Danny Trevathan and Lerentee McCray from the grasp of an evil villain.https://twitter.com/Grindin_59/status/607232041202024448Receiver Emmanuel Sanders got in on the action, too. He delivered a message to Jack wishing him luck in saving his teammates.Then, Jack took down a super villain named Dr. Destruction with help from Miles the Mascot.https://twitter.com/Broncos/status/607731329665531904Thank you, Green Blaze, for making the city of Denver safe again.(h/t Predominantly Orange)Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports08 Jun 2015 23:28:39 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/broncos_help_make_a_wish_kid_39s_dream_come_true_in_denver/s1_8864_18934888
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